Galen Perdikis

Galen Perdikis, MD, left, and G. Patrick Maxwell, MD.
June 3, 2024

Dedication to advancing breast reconstruction surgery for patients links Perdikis, Maxwell

Perdikis now holds the recently established G. Patrick Maxwell, M.D. Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

By Lucie Alig
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February 24, 2020

Reducing postoperative opioids

An opioid-restrictive prescribing protocol reduced the number of postoperative opioid prescriptions and the oral morphine equivalent per prescription.

By Leigh MacMillan
May 23, 2019

Vanderbilt surgeons lead nation in study to restore sensation in breast tissue

Study examines if cadaver nerve grafts can restore breast tissue sensation after mastectomy and reconstruction.

By Jill Clendening
October 25, 2018

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic opens in Brentwood

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Plastic Surgery has a well-earned reputation of being among the nation’s best for reconstructive plastic surgery. With the opening of the new Vanderbilt Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic in Brentwood, the group will have a more visible presence when it comes to cosmetic procedures as well.

By Jill Clendening
April 20, 2017

Perdikis named Department of Plastic Surgery chair

Galen Perdikis, M.D., professor and chair of the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, has been named professor and chair of Vanderbilt’s Department of Plastic Surgery. His appointment is effective Aug. 1.

By Jill Clendening